Stuffed Baked Potatoes with White Beans and Kale

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Stuffed Baked Potatoes with White Beans and Kale

November 7, 2016Holly RodricksFall Foods, Recipes, Winter FoodsNo CommentsCurly Kale, Dinosaur Kale, Garlic, Gluten Free, Great Northern Beans, Greens, Kale, Lemon Juice, Onions, Potatoes, Red Pepper Flakes, Red Russian Kale, Rosemary, Sweet Potatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vinegar

Two of my favorite comfort foods are baked potatoes and greens and beans. This recipe combines the best of both worlds into a single warm and hearty dish that’s easy to make! The secret is open-roasting the potatoes, yielding a perfectly cooked inside with a wonderfully crispy exterior. For a bigger mix of flavors, try substituting sweet potatoes or even different kinds of greens or beans! Stuffed Baked Potatoes with White Beans and Kale By Holly Rodricks Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 4 medium-large Potatoes (or Sweet Potatoes) 2 tbsp. + 1 tsp. Olive Oil 1 bunch Kale, stemmed and sliced into ribbons 1 1/2 cups (or 1 can, drained) Great Northern Beans, cooked 1 small Onion, diced 2 cloves Garlic, sliced thinly 1/4 tsp. fresh Rosemary, minced (Optional) Juice of 1/4 Lemon or 1 tsp. White Vinegar Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: Place rack in center of oven and reheat to 400º. Scrub Potatoes and pierce multiple times with fork. Coat Potatoes with 1 tsp. Olive Oil. Sprinkle generously with Salt and Pepper. Place Potatoes in oven, directly onto rack. Place cookie sheet on rack below Potatoes to catch any drips. Rotate Potatoes every 20 minutes. It should take approximately 1 hours to cook fully. When Potatoes have 15-20 minutes left, place remaining Olive Oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and translucent. Add Garlic, Rosemary, and Red Pepper Flakes. Stir and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, until aromatic. Add Beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Kale and stir occasionally for approximately another 5 minutes until bright green and wilted. Add Salt and Pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in Lemon Juice or Vinegar Remove Potatoes from oven. Plate and slice down the middle. Split open, stuff with hot Beans and Greens, and enjoy! *Image courtesy of: http://www.recipeshubs.com/thumbs/2270793-spicy-beans-and-greens-sweet-potato.jpg.

Lemon Garlic Spaghetti Squash

October 10, 2016Holly RodricksFall Foods, RecipesNo CommentsButter, Coconut Oil, Garlic, Gluten Free, Parmesan, Parsley, Red Pepper Flakes, Spaghetti Squash, Vegan, Vegetarian

This recipe is easy, flavorful, and irresistible. Just a small handful of ingredients give it all the savor and pop it needs to take a simple roasted squash and turn it into a full meal! Lemon Garlic Spaghetti Squash By Holly Rodricks Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 medium-to-large Spaghetti Squash 4 tbsp. Butter (or Coconut Oil for vegan version) 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed Lemon Juice 4-6 cloves Garlic, minced 2 tbsp. fresh Parsley, minced Salt and Pepper, to taste pinch of Red Pepper Flakes (Optional) grated or shredded Parmesan Cheese, to taste (Optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 375º. Pierce Spaghetti Squash throughout several times with paring knife. Place on baking sheet and bake for approximately 1 hour or until knife can pierce it without resistance. Remove sheet from oven and allow Squash to cool. Once cool enough to handle, cut in half and scrape out seeds. Using a fork, scrape flesh of Squash away from skin, creating thin strands. Continue until all Squash has been removed. In a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat, warm up Butter and sauté Garlic until aromatic. Add Lemon Juice, Parsley, and Red Pepper Flakes and sauté for an additional minute. Add Spaghetti Squash and toss until evenly coated, sprinkling with Salt and Pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan and more fresh Parsley. *Image courtesy of: http://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/,scalefit_600_noupscale/561e479f12000026007e5100.jpeg.

Maple Spice Delicata, Fennel, & Kale

September 27, 2016Holly RodricksFall Foods, RecipesNo CommentsCayenne, Cinnamon, Delicata Squash, Fennel Bulb, Gluten Free, Kale, Maple Syrup, Nutmeg, Onion, Red Pepper Flakes, Sara Forte, Sprouted Kitchen, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Grain Mustard

I recently came across this recipe in a newer cookbook called The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl and Spoon, and I couldn’t contain my excitement, knowing that squash season was right around the corner. Don’t laugh – I get really excited about my food! Beautiful and simple – the recipe below is my adaptation. that melds together all the colors and flavors of Fall. Maple Spice Delicata, Fennel, & Kale Adapted from a recipe by Sara Forte Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 3 small Delicata Squash (about 1 – 1.5 lbs. total), skin on, halved and seeded 1 large Fennel Bulb, fronds reserved for garnish 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup 1 tsp. Whole Grain Mustard 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1/4 tsp. freshly grated Nutmeg Salt and Pepper to taste 1 bunch Kale, stems removed 3 tbsp. Onion, minced Instructions: Preheat oven to 400º. Position one rack in lower third and one in upper third of oven. Slice Squash into 1″ half moons. Slice Fennel down center. Cut out tough core. Slice into 1/2″ wedges. Spread Squash and Fennel on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp. Olive Oil, Maple Syrup, Mustard, Cayenne, Red Pepper Flakes, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and a few generous pinches of Salt and Pepper. Toss gently until evenly coated, adding another drizzle of Oil or Maple Syrup if mixture seems too dry. Roast on upper rack for 30-45 minutes or until Squash is tender and caramelized, tossing vegetables halfway through. While Squash cooks, rip Kale into large chunks and spread on second baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper. At 30 minute mark, move Squash to lower rack and place Kale on top rack. Bake for 10 minutes until edges are crisp. Add minced Onion and gently toss all ingredients together. Serve warm. *Image courtesy of: http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/home/2013/2/6/maple-spice-delicata-fennel-kale-bowl.html.

Roasted Chicken with Stewed Vegetables

September 26, 2016Holly RodricksCSA Member Submission, Fall Foods, Recipes, Summer FoodsNo CommentsBay Leaf, Bell Pepper, Chicken, Cumin, Eggplant, Garlic, Gluten Free, Green Pepper, Hot Pepper, Onion, Red Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Stew, Thyme, Tomato, Turmeric, Yellow Pepper

It is a special treat when our CSA members let us know how they’re putting our produce to work by sharing their recipes with us. Below is a submission from one of our members that blends those lingering Summer veggies with the hearty roasted flavors of the start of Autumn. Roasted Chicken with Stewed Vegetables By CSA Member Christopher Muniz Makes 4-6 servings. Roasted Chicken – Ingredients: 2.5 lb. whole Chicken 3 sprigs Thyme 1 Bay Leaf 1 small Onion, quartered 1 clove Garlic, halved Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 450º. Pat skin of Chicken dry. Season cavity of Chicken and skin liberally with Salt and Pepper. Then add Thyme, Bay Leaf, Onion, and Garlic to cavity. Truss Chicken. Place Chicken on roasting rack or on some carrots, celery, etc. to raise it up and get good airflow all around it. Roast Chicken for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Turn oven down to 325º and roast until internal temperature reaches 160-162º. Once at temperature, remove and let rest on counter for 10-15 minutes.* Carve and enjoy over stewed vegetables! (See recipe below.) *Chicken should have a final internal temperature of 165º. Carry over cooking after bird is removed from oven at 160-162º should bring it up to 165º after resting. Stewed Vegetables – Ingredients: 2 tbsp. Olive Oil 4 cloves of Garlic, minced 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced 1/4″ thick 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced 1/4″ thick 1 Green Bell Pepper, sliced 1/4″ thick 2 medium Tomatoes, diced small 3 small Onions, sliced 1/4″ thick 1 medium Eggplant, quartered lengthwise, and sliced 1/4″ thick 1 Hot Pepper of choice, sliced into 1/4″ rounds (Optional) 2 tsp. Turmeric 2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes 1 tsp. Cumin 5 sprigs Thyme Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, sweat minced Garlic in Olive Oil. Add all Peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, and Eggplant, Season with Turmeric, Red Pepper Flakes, Cumin, Salt, and Pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly wilted, about 7-10 minutes. Turn heat down to medium-low and add Thyme. Cover and cook another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If liquid gets low, add a little chicken or vegetable stock, or water. Vegetables should be sitting in juices but not covered. Taste for seasoning and flavor. If all is well, remove from stove and set aside, or leave on very low heat until Chicken is roasted. Plate Chicken with plenty of stewed vegetables and some liquid as sauce!

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